Quick Answer. Numerous conditions, from cysts and hernias to several types of cancer, can cause a lump or mass in the lower abdomen, according to MedlinePlus. A person who notices an abdominal mass should seek medical attention, and a doctor can determine a diagnosis.
Definition of scape. 1  1 : a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (as the tulip); broadly : a flower stalk. 2  2 : the shaft of an animal part (as an antenna or feather)
Garlic scapes are the curly tipped, garlickly tasting green âstem or flower-stalkâ that grow from the hardneck garlic varieties. considered a culinary delicacy in many Asian countries and are increasingly available in the US. gourmet grocery stores or natural food stores.